HMS Victory by Y.T.- Mamoli - 1:90 scale

[Peter Gutterman]

Thanks, Peter. This is also due to you. You provided me with excellent wood to make the rigging blocks. Without your help the model would stay at the hull level.

My privilege to be of use in the progress of this exceptional model.

 

[uncchains]

Do these look enough convincing? These are top mast shrouds called I think. I can’t continue the work till feel good about it.


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May I ask did you use wire for your hooks and if so, what size/gauge? Did you make a jig of some sort for forming them?

 

[Y.T.]

When making hooks I use copper wire of various gauges. Purchase them on Amazon. For forming I just use round nose pliers. I purchased smallest jaw diameter pliers available and reduced the jaws even further.

 

[uncchains]

When making hooks I use copper wire of various gauges. Purchase them on Amazon. For forming I just use round nose pliers. I purchased smallest jaw diameter pliers available and reduced the jaws even further.

Thanks!

 

[uncchains]

Do these look enough convincing? These are top mast shrouds called I think. I can’t continue the work till feel good about it.


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Following your lead, these are my efforts.....

I'm also scratch building cleats for the shrouds:


I only need four:

 

[Paul Teicholz]

I am also allergic to CA glue and have another glue that has no fumes, sets in about 15 seconds, fills minor holes and is quite strong. It is made by Bob Smith Industries (https://bsi-inc.com/) and is called Super Gold and is available from many sources. It does not run. It comes with a plastic applicator that delivers a small dot of the glue. I have used it for many years with no problems.